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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hollis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: UGK - Pocket Full of Stones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry McLean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hollis!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLean slips a jab from Hollis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hollis.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hollis.
McLean moves out of range of the body kick.
Hollis lands a nice shot to the body.
McLean throws a low kick but Hollis moves out of range easily.
Hollis throws a head kick but McLean moves out of range.
McLean jabs Hollis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hollis throws a leg kick which misses McLean's front leg but catches the back leg as McLean tries to avoid it.
Hollis throws a poor cross that misses
and McLean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLean moves away from the strike by Hollis.
McLean thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hollis if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollis dodges the punch combination from McLean.
Hollis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hollis misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLean. Hollis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollis tries to land a body kick
and McLean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLean checks a low kick from Hollis.
A telegraphed right hand from McLean misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Hollis blocks the low kick.
Hollis throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
Hollis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollis.
McLean goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for McLean.
McLean misses with a leg kick
and Hollis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLean missing with a left hand there. Hollis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLean misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hollis counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLean, right into the meat.
McLean throws a body kick that misses.
McLean throws a leg kick
and Hollis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hollis.
Hollis throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hollis.
McLean takes one to the side of the head.
McLean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hollis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLean.
McLean tries to clinch but Hollis moves away
and Hollis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a series of wild punches.
McLean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hollis throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
McLean jabs Hollis right on the nose. Hollis blinks but takes it well.
Hollis connects with a body shot that sends McLean's belly button to the back.
Hollis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hollis.
Hollis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hollis's sensitive parts.
Hollis is looking to score with low kicks.
Hollis throws a jab but it's blocked by McLean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLean, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollis moves away.
McLean forces Hollis back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollis lands a shot to the body.
Hollis swings wildly with an uppercut but McLean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollis can't find room to land a body shot as McLean controls the action.
McLean lands with a left to the head.
McLean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hollis misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hollis has a couple of punches blocked by McLean.
Hollis misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hollis.
Hollis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLean's elbow.
McLean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Hollis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Hollis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McLean throws a leg kick which misses Hollis's front leg but catches the back leg as Hollis tries to avoid it.
McLean throws a leg kick but Hollis moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from McLean.
McLean feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McLean wants to control from the top but Hollis keeps moving.
Hollis trying to control the position here.
McLean won't allow Hollis to sweep him here.
McLean trying to control but Hollis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Barry McLean wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hollis moves away from the strike by McLean.
McLean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hollis doesn't seem bothered though.
Hollis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McLean - that will leave a mark!
Hollis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLean moves away.
Hollis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McLean instigates a clinch.
Hollis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hollis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hollis lands a nice shot to the body.
McLean blocks a body shot from Hollis.
McLean misses with some punches.
McLean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hollis misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLean scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLean.
Hollis misses with a body punch.
McLean working aggressively here.
Hollis has a couple of punches blocked by McLean.
McLean blocks a body shot from Hollis.
A short right from McLean on the inside.
Hollis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hollis has a couple of punches blocked by McLean.
Hollis throws a punch but it's blocked by McLean.
McLean wants to stall.
McLean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hollis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollis tries to work over McLean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean effectively controlling the action here.
McLean lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollis is working McLean over against the cage.
Hollis misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLean prevents a body shot from Hollis.
McLean throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollis.
McLean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLean.
Hollis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hollis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLeans head.
Hollis has a couple of punches blocked by McLean.
Hollis presses McLean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hollis throws a head punch that misses.
McLean tries to stall but Hollis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McLean lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLean working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a punch on the inside.
Hollis lands a right hand.
Hollis can't find room to land a body shot as McLean controls the action.
McLean misses with some punches.
Hollis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLean's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McLean can't find room to land a body shot as Hollis controls the action.
McLean struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollis controls his hands.
Joe Hollis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLean leaning his opponent against the cage.
McLean misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollis blocks a body shot from McLean.
Hollis lands with a right to the head.
McLean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLean lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McLean dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Hollis blocks the leg kick.
McLean throws a jab when Hollis was well out of range.
McLean throws a leg kick
and Hollis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLean misses with a low kick.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollis.
Hollis staying out of range there.
McLean throws a series of punches but Hollis moves out of range.
McLean tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hollis is able to avoid easily.
Hollis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLean.
Hollis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLean's head.
Hollis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLean tries a head kick but it misses.
McLean feints and then cracks Hollis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hollis down.
Hollis swings for the body but McLean moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollis.
Hollis misses with a kick to the body.
McLean tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from McLean.
McLean throws a solid leg kick but Hollis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McLean.
Hollis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollis manages to avoid it.
McLean thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hollis if he has to take too many more of those.
McLean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hollis wants to slow McLean down by chopping away at his legs.
McLean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollis looks to land a combination. McLean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Hollis does no damage.
Hollis misses with a hook.
McLean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McLean throws a series of punches but Hollis moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hollis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hollis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollis.
Hollis throws a right hand that misses
and McLean counters with a good low kick that Hollis was not able to check.
McLean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hollis.
McLean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hollis controls McLean momentarily but McLean frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean pushing down on Hollis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McLean is trying to control. Hollis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLean wants to take a breather but Hollis is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Barry McLean wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hollis wants to land a leg kick but McLean is out of range.
McLean connects with a right hand. Hollis shakes it off.
McLean moves in looking to clinch but Hollis pushes him off.
Hollis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLean connects with a leg kick. Hollis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joe Hollis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollis avoids a kick to the body.
Hollis thuds a left hand into McLean's body.
A jab from McLean finds it's way through Hollis's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLean misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollis just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean closes the distance and clinches up with Hollis, looking for a takedown. McLean pushes Hollis against the cage but Hollis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry McLean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McLean!
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hype
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